Talent Acquisition Specialist, APAC (Sourcing) (Contract)

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Opportunities for career development and learning.
• A supportive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• A chance to be part of innovations that truly make a difference in people’s lives.

Talent Sourcing & Market Insights

• Source candidates using multiple channels (job boards, social media, Boolean search, etc.).
• Build and maintain a pipeline of high-quality talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage job postings across platforms to attract qualified candidates.
• Prepare talent mapping and market insights using PowerPoint for hiring discussions and strategy planning.

Talent Acquisition Operations & Administration

• Support end-to-end recruitment activities: candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer coordination.
• Assist country TA teams with administrative processes to ensure a smooth candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Ensure adherence to local labor regulations and Abbott’s internal policies throughout the recruitment process.

Business Partnership & Inclusive Hiring

• Collaborate with TA Partners and hiring managers to understand role requirements and business needs.
• Support diversity sourcing initiatives to attract talent from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Provide guidance on inclusive hiring practices and contribute to Abbott’s Diversity & Inclusion goals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team, focusing on sourcing exceptional candidates across Asia Pacific. And slowly developing to source provide market mapping, talent insights. Meanwhile to performing TA operations, and supporting local TA administration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Familiarity with the Asian talent landscape and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
• Able to read and write in Mandarin.

Apply Now

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:Recruiting

     

DIVISION:

        

LOCATION:Malaysia > Selangor : Imazium, No. 8, Jalan SS 21/37

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:Standard

     

TRAVEL:No

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)